I could not be more in love with these tacos. They are naturally gluten free, vegetarian (easily vegan by omitting cheese), and made in one skillet. And thanks to the sweet potatoes, these good-for-you tacos will keep you full all night long.

Want to know the best part? When served with Garlicky Cilantro Mojo Sauce, diced red onions, and goat cheese (if desired), these tacos will satisfy even the biggest meat lover in your family.

To keep this recipe simple yet flavorful, you need some basic ingredients and lots of spices:

Sweet Potatoes and Kale: Because you can’t have Sweet Potato & Kale Tacos without sweet potatoes and kale 😉

Spices: The spices in this dish are really what make this good. I love the addition of cumin and smoked paprika to add some smoky flavor that compliments the sweet potatoes so well.

Lime Juice: Adding a small amount of lime juice with the kale helps brighten the sweet potatoes and kale and makes all the flavors more pronounced. Add more lime juice right before serving if desired!

Toppings: These Sweet Potato and Kale Tacos are a match made in heaven with my Garlicky Cilantro Mojo Sauce! My other favorite toppings include red onions and goat cheese or white cheddar cheese. You can also mix it up and make Quick-Pickled Red Onions right before you start cooking and they will be done by the time the meal is completed!

These Sweet Potato and Kale Tacos with Garlicky Cilantro Mojo take little effort to make, but there are a few tricks that will make this dish even easier:

Use a good, sharp knife to cut the sweet potatoes. This makes all the difference, seriously. I remember in college struggling to cut through sweet potatoes with my hand me down knife and a) having to use my whole body weight to get through the potato and b) almost seriously cutting myself because the knife was slipping around. Hey–I was grateful for the knives, but getting some good knives has made a huge difference. These Ikea knives are great if you’re on a budget or a beginner (I can’t wait to get a set) and I also love this Shun Chef knife we own.

Dice sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes. By dicing the sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes, they will cook faster in the skillet. If you wanted to dice them larger, it would be better to roast the sweet potatoes. By keeping them small, you can cook the sweet potatoes and kale in one skillet. Win!

Use water if the skillet begins to dry out. We want the sweet potatoes to develop a slight char, but we don’t want them to burn and take on a bad flavor. If the skillet starts to become too dry before the sweet potatoes have cooked through, simply turn it down a bit and add a splash or two of water and continue to cook. This trick also works with the kale!

Use a food processor for the Garlicky Cilantro Mojo Sauce. This sauce comes together in about 5 minutes with very little chopping when you use a food processor. It’s so easy you can do it right before serving while the sweet potatoes cook or the kale cooks down. I have an older version of this food processor that I got about 8 years ago and it is still as good as new.

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If you did, please let me know in the comments! I love hearing how recipes turn out for others and what you think of these Sweet Potato and Kale Tacos with Garlicky Cilantro Mojo Sauce.

Instructions

Sweet Potato and Kale Tacos

In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and all of the spices and seasonings listed under the sweet potato category (salt through garlic powder).

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add sweet potatoes and cook, stirring often to prevent burning, until fork tender, about 8 - 10 minutes. If the skillet becomes to dry before the sweet potatoes are cooked, add a little bit of water to the skillet to sauté the sweet potatoes. You want a slight char to develop on the sweet potatoes.

Garlicky Cilantro Mojo Sauce

Add cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, salt, coriander and cumin to a food processor. Pulse to create a paste. Turn on food processor and slowly stream in olive oil until a smooth sauce is formed. Add the lime juice teaspoon by teaspoon, adjusting for personal preference.

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